I. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science degree with a major in
Electrical and Computer Engineering (concentrations in Computer Engineering and Electrical
Engineering) and a PhD degree with a major in Engineering (concentrations in Computer
Engineering and Electrical Engineering).

Program objectives are: (1) ability to apply advanced knowledge of mathematics, physical
sciences, and engineering principles to the solution of practical engineering problems;
(2) meet or exceed the needs and expectations of public and private sector employers
for MS graduates; and (3) preparation to pursue additional advanced studies if so
desired.

The Herff College of Engineering has established uniform admission criteria for all
graduate programs. More information can be found on the department website (http://www.memphis.edu/eece).

B. Program Requirements

Students pursuing the Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering must
take EECE 7001, either EECE 7100 or EECE 7251, and elect to pursue either a computer
engineering or an electrical engineering concentration (multiple concentrations are
not permitted). A student can count a maximum of 6 hours of credit for EECE 7991 and
7992.

Thesis option: 30 semester hours, including a thesis (6 semester hours). An average
grade of 3.00 must be maintained in all Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate
coursework. NOTE: Students electing to write a thesis should familiarize themselves
with the Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide before starting to write.

No more than 9 semester hours may be taken outside the department. Advisor’s approval
is required.

At least 21 hours at the 7000 level are required, of which at least 18 hours must
be in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Non-thesis option: 33 semester hours. An average grade of 3.00 must be maintained
in all Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate coursework.

No more than 9 semester hours may be taken outside the department. Advisor’s approval
is required.

Each student will be required to complete EECE 7993.

At least 23 semester hours at the 7000 level required, of which at least 18 hours
must be in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

All students are required to pass a comprehensive exam during their last semester.

C. Retention Requirements

All students enrolled in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering are
expected to attain high academic achievement in all courses taken. The criteria listed
below will be used to determine retention status of students enrolled in the program
leading to a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

Students who maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher will be considered
to be in good standing if no more than two (2) grades of 2.00 or lower have been earned.
(See item 3 below).

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 at the end of each
semester of enrollment in all course work at The University of Memphis, including
all Electrical and Computer Engineering course work and all 7000 level course work.
Any student not meeting these conditions will be placed on probation by the department.

A student will be permitted two (2) grades of 2.00 or lower in graduate courses taken
at The University of Memphis. A student will be dismissed at the end of the semester
in which a third grade of 2.00 or lower is earned.

A student who has been dropped from the graduate program in the Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering will be denied permission to enroll in Electrical and Computer
Engineering courses in semesters subsequent to dismissal from the department.

Courses applied to the MS degree program requirements must have the advisor’s approval.

III. PhD Degree Program

See the beginning of the College section for admission, retention, program objectives,
and graduation requirements.

A. Program Requirements

Students are required to take EECE 8001. Students entering the PhD program must complete
the PhD Qualifying Examination procedure prior to registering for their third semester
in the PhD program. Failure to do so may prevent the student from registering for
the third semester. More information on departmental procedures can be found at http://www.memphis.edu/eece.

IV. Graduate Certificate Program in Imaging and Signal Processing

A. Admission Requirements

Same as College and University requirements.

The certificate can be pursued concurrently with other graduate programs at the University.

Non-degree seeking applicants must submit a brief (1-2 pages) statement that describes
educational and work experience in engineering, including their background in imaging
and signal processing. Acceptance into the certificate program is not an implied acceptance
into any master's degree program.

B. Program Requirements

Completion of 12 semester hours chosen from four of the following five courses:

EECE 6243 Linear Optical Systems

EECE 7214 Image Processing

EECE 7215 Digital Signal Processing

EECE 7217 Multimedia Information Processing

EECE 7251 Random Signals and Noise

C. Graduate Requirements

The student must complete required courses with an average grade of B (3.0) or higher,
for a total of 12 credit hours

In the semester of graduation, the student must submit an "Intent to Graduate" form
to the Graduate School and a Graduate Certificate Candidacy form to the College Director
of Graduate Studies by the deadline specified by the Graduate School.

V. Accelerated B.S./M.S. Program in Electrical or Computer Engineering

This program allows outstanding undergraduates to begin the coursework for the Master
of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering during their senior year. Students
are encouraged to begin planning to enter the Accelerated B.S./M.S. program early
in their undergraduate career, in consultation with their advisor in the Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Working with the undergraduate and graduate
academic coordinators, undergraduates, who are selected into this program, may choose
EECE electives at the 6000 level that will allow them to complete their B.S. degree
while also beginning the coursework toward their M.S.. However, any graduate coursework
will not apply to undergraduate GPA.

Students may apply for the program once they have completed one semester of junior
course work. In order to remain in the program past the junior year, students must
maintain a GPA of at least 3.25. Up to 9 hours of graduate course work may be applied
to both the undergraduate and graduate programs. To continue in the program past the
B.S., students must apply for full admission into the Graduate School and either the
Electrical or Computer Engineering MS program.

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING (EECE)

NOTE: Students taking Engineering courses will be charged an additional $25 per credit
hour.

In addition to the courses below, the department may offer the following Special Topics
courses:EECE6900-09. Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering. (1-3). Topics are varied and announced in online class listings.EECE 7900-10–8900-10. Special Topics in Electrical Engineering. (1-3). Topics are varied and announced in online class listings.

EECE 6202 - Electricl Power Systems (3)Investigation of problems associated with the transmission of electrical energy; load-flow studies, and fault analysis by use of symmetrical components.

EECE 6731 - Data Visualization (3)(Same as COMP 6731). Terminology, methodology, and applications of data visualization; methods for visualizing data from a variety of engineering and scientific fields including both static and time varying data and methods for generating both surface and volume visualizations. PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.

EECE 7001 - Professional Develpmnt (3)Electrical and computer engineering research methods, development issues and ethics in academia and engineering practice. Students learn how to conduct literature search, write progress reports, publications and prepare and give presentations.

EECE 7991 - Projects I (1-3)Independent investigation of a problem selected in consultation with instructor; report required. Repeatable by permission. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

EECE 7992 - Projects II (1-3)Independent investigation of a problem selected in consultation with instructor; report required. Repeatable by permission. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

EECE 7993 - Project & Report (3)Independent study for students who select the non-thesis option in the Masters program. Students demonstrate ability to pursue, complete, and report on a research project related to Electrical and Computer Engineering. Written and oral report prepared for acceptance by faculty committee, Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

EECE 7996 - Thesis (1-12)Master?s thesis. Only six hours are applicable to the degree. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

EECE 8001 - Professional Develpmnt (3)Electrical and computer engineering research methods, development issues and ethics in academia and engineering practice. Students learn how to conduct literature search, write progress reports, publications and prepare and give presentations.